Church members will unload the pumpkins, which are scheduled to arrive at the church, 2901 Columbiana Road, on Wednesday, Oct. 10.

The public is encouraged to visit the pumpkin patch once it is set up. The pumpkin patch will be open to the public beginning Thursday Oct. 11. Event times are as follows:

Sunday-Friday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Mexico Mission Team, who plan to travel to Rio Bravo, Mexico in the spring of 2013. More than 30 Saint Mark members are expected to participate in the trip, according to a press release provided by the church, including children, youth and adults.

For more information, contact Saint Marks at 205-822-5980.

Updated at 3:05 p.m. to include Saint Marks' phone number and at 4:05 p.m. to include pumpkin patch sale times.